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Or Shalom's Shabbat services reconnect us to the spirituality and joy at the heart of Judaism. They are rich with music, chanting, and contemplative silence.

Or Shalom offers four Shabbat services a month led by Rabbi Faryn or our own congregants. Please join us. All are welcome.

First and third Fridays
At the Noe Valley Ministry (1021 Sanchez St)

Second Fridays
A brief “Welcoming Shabbat” led by congregants on Zoom.

Fourth Fridays
A Traveling Shabbat in a congregant’s home.

All Events

Friday ,
AprApril 4 , 2025

Happy Half Hour
Friday, Apr 4th 5:30p to 6:00p
Before our Shabbat service, join us at 5:30 pm for a Happy Half Hour at Noe Valley Ministry.
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Friday ,
AprApril 4 , 2025

Shabbat Service & Potluck at NVM
Friday, Apr 4th 6:00p to 8:30p
Join us for lively musical services with R' Faryn and the ensemble, beginning at 6:00 pm at Noe Valley Ministry. Before our Shabbat service, join us at 5:30 pm for a Happy Half Hour.
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Friday ,
AprApril 18 , 2025

Welcoming Shabbat on Zoom
Friday, Apr 18th 6:00p to 8:30p
Welcome Shabbat on Zoom. Zoom Link PW: Shabbat Note: This Shabbat service replaces the HHH and Shabbat Service at NVM.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 19th 10:00a to 1:30p
Join Rabbi Faryn for Shabbat morning services, where we will move slowly through the service as a chance to get to know it better, with lots of room for explanation and questions. Bring a vegetarian dish and reusable dishware for our post-service vegetarian potluck 12:30 – 1:30 pm.
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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025

Happy Half Hour
Friday, May 2nd 5:30p to 6:00p
Before our Shabbat service, join us at 5:30 pm for a Happy Half Hour at Noe Valley Ministry.
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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025

Shabbat Service & Potluck at NVM
Friday, May 2nd 6:00p to 8:30p
Join us for lively musical services with R' Faryn and the ensemble, beginning at 6:00 pm at Noe Valley Ministry. Before our Shabbat service, join us at 5:30 pm for a Happy Half Hour.
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Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025

Welcoming Shabbat on Zoom
Friday, May 9th 6:00p to 7:00p
A Welcoming Shabbat is a short virtual gathering composed of songs like Shalom Aleichem and Lecha Dodi, candle lighting, healing blessings, the Mourners’ Kaddish, and Shabbat poetry. It gives attendees a chance to see one another and offer each other a Shabbat Shalom and to mark and welcome Shabbat from the comfort of our homes.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, May 10th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join Rabbi Faryn for Shabbat morning services, where we will move slowly through the service as a chance to get to know it better, with lots of room for explanation and questions. Bring a vegetarian dish and reusable dishware for our post-service vegetarian potluck 12:30 – 1:30 pm.
Register Now

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Friday ,
MayMay 16 , 2025

Happy Half Hour
Friday, May 16th 5:30p to 6:00p
Before our Shabbat service, join us at 5:30 pm for a Happy Half Hour at Noe Valley Ministry.
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Friday ,
MayMay 16 , 2025

Shabbat Service & Potluck at NVM
Friday, May 16th 6:00p to 8:30p
Join us for lively musical services with R' Faryn and the ensemble, beginning at 6:00 pm at Noe Valley Ministry. Before our Shabbat service, join us at 5:30 pm for a Happy Half Hour.
MORE INFO